Another setback! UFC 324 loses a fight hours before the event.

Dana in an interview. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

O UFC 324The first event of the organization in 2026 continues to lose fights. Now, the fight between the veterans... Alexander Hernandez e Michael Johnson, which would have been valid for lightweight (up to 70,3 kg), was cancelled hours before the show was to be held this Saturday (24), in Las Vegas (USA). The company itself made the announcement through its official website.

There is still no information about the reason for the cancellation of the match. Now, the UFC 324 It features 11 fights in total, with five on the main card and six on the preliminary card.

It's worth noting that Kayla Harrison, the bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg), previously withdrew from the superfight against Amanda nunes due to a serious neck injury and, last Friday (23), during the official weigh-in, Cameron Smotherman He felt unwell, fainted, and was removed from the duel with Ricky Turcios.

And the damage could be worse, since... Alex Perez e Deiveson Figueiredo They failed on the scale. However, Charles Johnson e Umar NurmagomedovThey, respectively, agreed to remain in the event and fight at a catchweight.

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin gaethje x Paddy Pimblett – interim title fight

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x song yadong

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes-Acosta x Derrick Lewis

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Natalia Silva x Rose namajunas

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): arnold allen x Jean Silva